Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in a video message to Ukrainians, commenting on the US plan to resolve the conflict.
“Now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Now the pressure on Ukraine is one of the heaviest. Now Ukraine may face a very difficult choice. Either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. Or difficult 28 points, or an extremely difficult winter. The most difficult and further risks. Life without freedom, dignity and justice, and so that we believed the one who attacked twice already,” said Zelensky, whose words are quoted by the Ukrainian media.
The President noted that he gave the answer to this on May 20, 2019, during the oath of allegiance to Ukraine, when he pledged to defend the sovereignty and independence of the country, to defend the rights and freedoms of citizens.
“And every day, I am faithful to her every word. I will never betray her national Ukrainian interest. taken into account. We are not making loud statements. We will calmly work with America and all partners,” Zelensky emphasized.
The President of Ukraine also announced a search for solutions with the United States, indicating that he will offer alternatives and fight to ensure that “among all the points of the plan, at least two are not missed.”
“I will give arguments, I will convince, offer alternatives, but we will definitely not give the enemy reasons to say that Ukraine does not want it. peace, that it is she who is disrupting the process and that Ukraine is not ready for diplomacy. This will not happen,” Zelensky said.
According to the head of state, Ukraine will work quickly.
“Today, Saturday and Sunday, throughout the next week and as long as necessary. 24/7 I will fight to ensure that at least two points are not missed among all the points of the plan – this is the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians. our sovereignty, our independence, our land, our people. And the Ukrainian future,” he added.
Earlier, the Associated Press (AP) published US President Donald Trump’s plan for resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
The 28-point document was allegedly developed by the White House in consultation with the Russian side.
The United States handed over a draft peace plan to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, the office previously reported head of state.
The report notes that Zelensky expects to discuss with Trump in the coming days the available diplomatic opportunities and “the main points that are needed for peace.”
According to the Axios portal, citing an unnamed American official, the Ukrainian side expressed objections to a number of points in the plan.